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Posted August 6, 2026 | Reviewed by Michelle Quirk This is less of a movie review and more of a lens through which to view your own personal odyssey. Because you are on an odyssey of your own; we all are. Maybe you are…
Posted August 6, 2026 | Reviewed by Michelle Quirk If I were to ask a couple in my office (or even a friend) what trust means, I would probably get some version of the same answer: No cheating, no lying, no secrets, and…
Posted August 6, 2026 | Reviewed by Michelle Quirk Co-authored by Hannah Feeney, Jessica Murphy, Kodie Curran, and Michael Hogan. It is 9.30 p.m., and you are a student teacher tasked with developing a lesson plan…
Posted August 6, 2026 | Reviewed by Michelle Quirk Note: This post is about everyday unfairnesses every child experiences, and not the harm caused by racism, sexism, or similar biases that should be handled differently…
Posted August 6, 2026 | Reviewed by Michelle Quirk Parents tell me this all the time, usually with panic and a little betrayal in their voice: "I finally changed how I respond, and it got worse." Early in my career, when…
Posted August 6, 2026 | Reviewed by Michelle Quirk I am increasingly concerned about how labels are being weaponized and the polarizing effects they are having on us. Let’s take a look at how labels can influence us. A…
Posted August 6, 2026 | Reviewed by Michelle Quirk It was my first day as a Ph.D. student—and my first day, ever, of teaching. I had prepared the lecture carefully, printed handouts, and rehearsed my opening lines. As I…
People often confuse emotional regulation with temperament, which is your natural, inborn style for how you approach or react to the world ...
Posted August 6, 2026 | Reviewed by Abigail Fagan At a social event a few years ago, I met a fellow who, as we got to know each other, mentioned that he had been in therapy for a couple of years. He felt his wife had…
Posted August 6, 2026 | Reviewed by Gary Drevitch There is a particular kind of family that, from the outside, appears intact and perfect. Both parents are present. Routines are maintained. The children go to school…
Updated August 6, 2026 | Reviewed by Gary Drevitch Co-authored by Aimee Frazier and Glenn Sevier Artificial intelligence may become the most significant source of psychological information the world has ever known. As…
India, Aug. 6 -- Psychology offers fascinating insights into why people think, feel, and behave the way they do. From groundbreaking research on decision-making and motivation to books that explain ...
Society and law enforcement face increasingly and frequently interlinked challenges in the modern world. As rates of societal change increase, so does the operational tempo of police work (Sharps, 2022, 2024). Even…
A psychologist explains why dark political humor doesn’t prove young people are nihilistic, but rather reveals what happens when moral seriousness no longer feels credible.
Psychology says people who always stay enthusiastic and try to enjoy every moment of life aren't necessarily deeply happy. Constant positivity can sometimes hide anxiety, grief, fear or emotional ...
Each autumn color palette tells a color psychology story long before we consciously recognize it. Whether it's the deep reds of maple trees, the golden glow of late-afternoon sunshine or the earthy ...
Learn how psychological research from experts like Andrew Elliot, Markus Maier, and Kurt Goldstein challenges popular seasonal color rules and reveals what wearing blue, brown, or orange actually does ...
Psychology reminds us that human emotions are rarely simple. Smiling during a difficult conversation doesn't automatically signal confidence or happiness.
Psychology says people touch their faces for far more reasons than nervousness alone. While face touching may sometimes accompany stress or uncertainty, it can also appear during concentration, ...
Psychology says people who keep changing radio channels to listen good songs aren't always searching for one particular track. This habit can be linked to novelty seeking, boredom, attention, choice ...
In the US, about a quarter of a million people die each year from alcohol- and drug-related illness, despite proven medical treatments for addiction.
Psychology says employees who stay quiet in meetings may sometimes notice more than others realize because listening, observation and thoughtful reflection are powerful cognitive skills ...
Posted August 5, 2026 | Reviewed by Monica Vilhauer Ph.D. Do you back down when setting boundaries or allow others to mistreat you? Do you ignore your own needs to satisfy someone else’s? Do you dismiss or minimize your…
Maladaptive self-beliefs are a core symptom of major depressive disorder. These beliefs are perpetuated by a negatively biased integration of self-related feedback. Understanding the neurocomputational mechanisms of…
Mental well-being and resilience are closely interrelated constructs that shape university studentsâ ability to cope with academic and social challenges. Although prior studies have documented a positive association…
Social connections are essential for well-being, particularly in middle-aged and older adults, but maintaining them becomes challenging due to shrinking social networks and physical limitations that hinder participation…
Researchers and policymakers face substantial challenges in selecting methods for conducting remote surveys, particularly when collecting sensitive information, reaching hard-to-access populations, during emergencies, or…
This mixed-methods study aims to explore the motivation behind Chinese university studentsâ participation in short-term study abroad (STSA) programs. It is based on the theory of planned behavior (TPB) and…
The Gaza Strip has suffered massive civilian harm, widespread displacement, and near-total disruption of health services since 7 October 2023, creating an acute humanitarian and mental-health emergency. In this study, we…
This study examines workplace bullying (mobbing) among healthcare professionals through the lens of cognitive, emotional, and spiritual resources. The healthcare sector is characterized by high stress levels, heavy…
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